Northrop Grumman developing E-2D with full “wet” wing for 8-9 hours’ endurance

At the Airborne ISR Conference in London, a Northrop Grumman executive revealed that his company is developing a full ‘wet’ wing of the E-2D.

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An E-2D Hawkeye flies over Naval Base Norfolk (13315193084)” by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released – An E-2D Hawkeye flies over Naval Base Norfolk. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Mexico cleared to buy three UH-60Ms

The Obama administration has cleared the sale of three UH-60M helicopters to Mexico for an estimated cost of $110 million.

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Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk, Mexico – Navy JP7602302” by
André Du-pont (Mexico Air Spotters)
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Su-30MKI fleet reported an average three engine failures a month in 2013-14

India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in Parliament that between 2013 to 2014, the Su-30MKI suffered 35 engine failures, which is around 2.9 failures a month.

Sukhoi SU-30MKI
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Argentina defense minister confirms AF chief to lead delegation to evaluate JF-17

Argentina’s Defense Minister Agustín Rossi confirmed that Air Force chief Mario Miguel Callejo will head to China this weekend with a delegation to evaluate the JF-17 fighter.

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